On the kings of the diamond looking for aces in annual celebrity poker tournament
If you come across a poker game filled with major league baseball players, try to snag a seat.
Or at least put your initials on the waiting list.
It could pay off.
So says Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Cory Lidle, who knows a little something about the poker-playing habits of his baseball brethren.
“A table full of baseball players would be a very inviting table to sit at,” said Lidle, who will host a celebrity poker tournament this weekend at the Palms. “They like poker, they have a lot of money, and they think they’re much better than they really are”…
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Casino poker language:
- DOYLE BRUNSON - In Hold'em, 10-2 in the hole. So named because Doyle Brunson won two straight WSOPs (q.v.) in 1975 and 1976 with 10-2 on the last hand. (Suited (spades) in 1975, unsuited in 1976).
- WHEEL - A-2-3-4-5. Usually discussed in the context of lowball where it is the best possible hand. Can also refer to a 5-high straight in high games. Also: BICYCLE.
- SEMI-BLUFF - To bluff with a come hand that figures to win if it hits.
- S&M - Sklansky & Malmuth. Generally refers to the ideas and algorithms published by these two authors. When used in a 7-card stud context, often refers to "7 Card Stud For Advanced Players", and when used in a Hold'em context, often refers to "Texas Hold'em For Advanced Players".
- CARDS SPEAK - Winner(s) of the hand are determined by turning their cards face up, the best hand(s) wins (no declaration).
- BUNNY - An eight. So named because one can easily draw "rabbit ears" above the numeral 8, "paws" in the middle and "feet" at the bottom. (Do this only at home, and not on cards that will be used for play.)
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